Total Dog! Vegas Job Openings

Hannah Barti

Meet Hannah, she is our newest office assistant. Hannah is an upcoming graduate at UNLV for her BA in Psychology and then she is starting her MA in Criminal Justice fall 2021. Don’t mind her cat tattoos, she’s quite a dog lover as well! Hannah enjoys staying active, and that usually includes one of her two boxers joining her for a hike! Although Hannah may be one of the younger members of the Total Dog! family, she has over 4 years of customer service experience under her belt. She will greet you with a smile and optimism when setting up your training appointment!

Juliena D'Alessio

Juliena is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, with a Bachelor of Science. She moved to Las Vegas from upstate New York in April 2020 with her boyfriend and their two-year-old Lab-mix, Trixie!

Juliena loves all things outdoors as well as spending time with her loved ones, and pup! She has been around animals for as long as she can remember and has loved every second of it.

Juliena has been in the customer service industry for almost seven years, and her goal is to bring a smile to every customer’s face.

Lexi Nations

Lexi has been grooming for 9 years. She started her career as a bather and fell in love. This is where she decided to pursue her love of grooming. She can be heard saying, “It’s definitely a lot of fun!” over and over again. Lexi decided to move to Las Vegas from Sacramento, CA with her family. She has 3 kids and 2 dogs, a Goldendoodle named McKenzie and a 15-year-old Chihuahua named Gavin. She has told us it was the best move! Joining the Total Dog Vegas team has been a fun adventure and she glad she joined the team! She is excited to see where her Total Dog journey takes her. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, water parks, playing with her dogs, and traveling.

Thomas Dame

Meet Thomas!
Thomas has been a dog lover his entire life, growing up with everything from a Pug to a Great Dane, he has extensive knowledge with numerous breeds from growing with them to conducting research for his own personal growth.
Thomas was stationed in Las Vegas 6 years ago and worked hand in hand with Military Working Dog handlers as part of the Security Forces Unit. He was honorably separated from the military and immediately began working for Total Dog as a Sales Consultant. Tom uses his knowledge and love for dogs to find the perfect training program to fit you and your dog’s lifestyle!

Matthew Templet

Matthew Templet started his dog training career in the United States Air Force as a Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler. Matt is a graduate of both the Department of Defense MWD Handler School as well as the MWD Trainer and Kennel Master School. Matt has numerous deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan under his belt accompanied by his Explosive Detection Dog. Matt was awarded the Bronze Star alongside his MWD Basco for their life saving actions taken in Afghanistan in 2011. Matt and his MWD are featured in the hit book, Hero Dogs: Secret Missions and Selfless Service.

Matt honorably discharged from the Air Force in 2018 and started working for Total Dog shortly after. Matt is a Total Dog Master Trainer, responsible for the oversight and quality control of our clients dogs. Matt believes in a balanced approach to dog training, using many different methods and tools to get the desired behavior from the dog. Matt uses these methods to eliminate bad behaviors and ultimately create the Total Dog! Matt believes that every dog has potential if you give them a chance. There are no bad dogs, he says. Matt will design a special training program to fit you and your dogs needs. No dog is too out of control!

Matthew Templet

Matthew Templet started his dog training career in the United States Air Force as a Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler. Matt is a graduate of both the Department of Defense MWD Handler School as well as the MWD Trainer and Kennel Master School. Matt has numerous deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan under his belt accompanied by his Explosive Detection Dog. Matt was awarded the Bronze Star alongside his MWD Basco for their life saving actions taken in Afghanistan in 2011. Matt and his MWD are featured in the hit book, Hero Dogs: Secret Missions and Selfless Service.

Matt honorably discharged from the Air Force in 2018 and started working for Total Dog shortly after. Matt is a Total Dog Master Trainer, responsible for the oversight and quality control of our clients dogs. Matt believes in a balanced approach to dog training, using many different methods and tools to get the desired behavior from the dog. Matt uses these methods to eliminate bad behaviors and ultimately create the Total Dog! Matt believes that every dog has potential if you give them a chance. There are no bad dogs, he says. Matt will design a special training program to fit you and your dogs needs. No dog is too out of control!

Anastasia "Ani" English

Ani is born and raised in Nevada. Currently attending College of Southern Nevada to earn a degree in teaching. Being the daughter of a retired K-9 Officer, she has been around dogs all her life. She is currently enjoying her new baby girl Koa, who is a 3-month-old German Shepard, Springer Spaniel mix. Ani has always been an outdoors kind of person and has always enjoyed and admired nature’s beauty. Growing up Ani had a passion for rodeo. She competed and learned how to love and and appreciate all types of animals.

Abigail (Abby) Kitts

Abby is the youngest member of the Total Dog Team and the daughter of owners, Justin and Melissa. Abby plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations as Total Dog’s, volunteer specialist. Abby’s love for dogs started at an incredibly young when she would watch her Dad train police dogs for the military. Abby also has her own dog, a Bichon Poodle Mix named Fleury. Abby has a natural ability to connect with dogs that struggle with low confidence. Abby volunteers her time at the Total Dog Pet Resort while maintaining her school grades at the honor roll level.

TD (Mascot)

TD is the Total Dog! TD plays a vital role in bringing smiles to Total Dog clients and even their dogs. TD is born and raised in Las Vegas and is a huge Golden Knights and Raiders fan. He can be found hanging out at our monthly Out and Abouts and other group events. Next time you see TD, makes sure to get a picture with him, post it on social media, and tag TotalDogVegas.

Brianna (Bri) Carroll

My name is Brianna, I was born in Las Vegas and I am currently in my second year of college with the intent of getting my bachelor’s degree in nursing. I have grown up around animals my whole life; I was raised on a hobby farm and have taken care of every animal, big or small! In my free time, I tend to try and keep an active lifestyle by hiking with my puppy, Penny, continuing my love for wildlife photography, and exploring new locations inside and outside of Las Vegas. The main goal I have is to further my knowledge and spread my own to others.

Serra Stephens

Meet Serra Stephens! She is a dog lover through and through. She grew up with dogs and even attempted to train her current doggies, though they do not always listen to her. As a child, her dream was to become a veterinarian. Now, she is a junior in high school, ready to go to college and pursue her dream of music. She considers Total Dog! a dream job, excited that she gets to play with dogs all day and gets to earn a wage!

Katie Jones

Katie was born in Reno, Nevada but moved to Las Vegas shortly after where she was raised. She has a 4-year-old Pit Bull named Kaiya and a 3-year-old Pit Bull Tank. Aside from loving and being around dogs her whole life, Katie has 2 years prior experience managing a dog daycare, boarding and grooming facility. Katie has also volunteered in various shelters when she was in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society while attending College of Southern Nevada. When she’s not working, you can find her hiking with her pups, at the gym or out with friends!

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Brent Olson

Brent Olson has been working with and training dogs his entire life starting at a young age. His passion for dogs started with his hunting dogs and later progressed to the police dogs he trained for the military. Brent served ten years in the United States Air Force before being medically retired in 2014. Brent is a graduate of the Department of Defense Military Working Dog (MWD) School as well as the MWD Trainer/Kennel Master School. Brent has multiple deployments serving aside his Explosive Detection Dog. His actions in Afghanistan earned him the Purple Heart. Brent is featured in the hit book, Soldier Dogs: The Untold Story of America’s Canine Heroes.

Brent is Total Dog Vegas’ Board and Train Manager. He is responsible for ensuring all of TDV’s Board and Trains are trained to the correct standard. Brent enjoys empowering dog owners and making their lives easier by creating a Total Dog. Brent has a special bond with the dogs he trains and takes their safety, training, and health to heart. Brent truly is one of the best in the business.

Dog Groomer

Job details

Salary: Up to $50,000 a year

Job Type: Full-time, Commission

Experience: Professional Grooming, 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

Las Vegas, NV 89131 (Required)

License:

State (Preferred)

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

Working Days:

Thursday (Required)
Friday (Required)
Saturday (Required)
Sunday (Required)

Full Job Description

SIGNING BONUS!!!

Welcome to the Total Dog Team! Total Dog Vegas is the leading dog training business in the Las Vegas area. Our trainers are the best of the best, from former military certified dog training professionals to Sea World animal behaviorist. The Total Dog Team has a combined experience of over 60 years. We are happy to announce the opening of the Total Dog Pet Resort! The Total Dog Pet Resort will offer dog owners the luxury of boarding, grooming, training, and daycare services all in one place. If you are excited to be part of a winning team and want to have room for unlimited growth potential, Total Dog Pet Resort is a perfect place. You will be excited to be a part of our amazing team!

Position:

Do you love dogs as much as we do and are passionate about helping them look and feel good about themselves? Do you have a background in sales? If so, we are looking for you! Total Dog is looking to hire professional groomers who are not afraid to recommend what is needed to help our dogs look and feel terrific! The Groomer is responsible to deliver customer service and grooming services to customers that aligns with the Total Dog promise. This job is composed of a variety of different tasks that are covered by operational guidelines. You will be required to groom independently, however, you must work in conjunction with the TD Washer and other team members to complete a full groom. Most questions are directed to either the Kennel Supervisor or the Pet Resort Manager. You are responsible for the welfare of all dogs within the department, so give them a hug and make them sparkle!

Essential Job Functions Include but Are Not Limited To:

The Groomer must be able to consistently perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to work as part of a team and a moving system
Groom dogs, all breeds, all sizes
Be patient with a stubborn dog
Ability to handle an aggressive dog
Provide courteous and time efficient service to all clients
Available to work weekends and Holidays
- Punctual and accessible
- Able to communicate respectfully and effectively
- Maintain a professional appearance
- Be attentive to client and pet needs
Greet every client with a smile

Cleaning of Station

Ensure Total Dog standards are always upheld
Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with emphasis on company interests
Professionally perform grooming services on dogs as requested by client and in accordance with company policy and procedure, ensuring the safety and well-being of each dog’s interest and welfare at all times
Move dogs and merchandise 10-65+ pounds
Have working knowledge of grooming instruments including shears and dryers (we provide all gear)
Adhere to all Policies and Procedures
Effectively document any incidents

Supervisory Responsibility:

Must have effective communication skills, as you will be providing guidance to TD washers and/or other Groomers working alongside you. May also partake in potentially interviewing applicants for grooming positions and evaluating skills.

Work Environment:

Most of your job duties are conducted indoors in the grooming salon, occasionally you may be required to go outdoors. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30+ pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. Much of your time will be spent with direct contact with the Total Dog team members and surrounded by dogs! The receptionist will handle in intake and out take of the dogs but there will be situations where the Owners will want to speak with you directly. The work environment can be noisy and wet.

Job Types:

Full-time, Commission

Pay:

Up to $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

Bonus pay
Commission pay
Signing bonus
Tips

Experience:

Professional Grooming: 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

Las Vegas, NV 89131 (Required)

License:

State (Preferred)

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

Working Days:

Thursday (Required)
Friday (Required)
Saturday (Required)
Sunday (Required)

Work Remotely:

No

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Executive Assistant

Job details

Salary

$15 – $17 an hour

Job Type

Full-time

Qualifications

Associate (Preferred)
Microsoft Office: 5 years (Preferred)
Administrative Experience: 5 years (Preferred)

Full Job Description

We are growing and looking for an Executive Assistant to perform a variety of administrative tasks and support our company's senior-level managers, sales team, and mobile dog trainers. You must be able to multi-task and work in a fast pace environment. You'll serve as a liaison between our clients and our dog trainers. You will be responsible for answering phones, scheduling consultations, scheduling training appointments, and managing 20+ employees calendars. You'll also be responsible for organizing office records, the safe-keeping of customer information, create and manage all systems of client database, lead generation tracking and scheduling follow-up. Candidates should be quick problem solvers, extremely organized, self motivated, and have experience! If you think you would be a great fit, please apply today!

Responsibilities:

Point of contact among executives, employees, clients, and other external partners
Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner
Manage executives' calendars and set up meetings
Manage Mobile Dog Trainers calendars and schedule appointments
Answer all phone, text, email, and social media leads
Schedule sales consultations
Master Customer Relations Management

Skills:

Work experience as an Executive Assistant
Excellent MS Office knowledge
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Discretion and confidentiality
Top notch customer service

About Us:

Total Dog! Vegas is the leading dog training company in the state! Total Dog trains over 750 dogs a year. Total Dog is a family oriented work environment and relies heavily on team work and trust.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Microsoft Office: 5 years (Preferred)
Administrative Experience: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

Yes, always

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Dog Training Specialist

Job details

Job Type

Full-time
Part-time

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Location:

Las Vegas, NV (Required)

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

Full Job Description

Total Dog Vegas is the leading dog training business in the Las Vegas area. Our trainers are all former military certified dog training professionals with a combined experience of over 40 years.

We're now hiring a motivated Dog Trainer to help keep up with our current growth and demand. If you're excited to be part of a winning team and want to have room for unlimited growth potential, Total Dog Vegas is a perfect place. You'll be excited to be a part of our amazing team!

Do you love dogs as much as we do and are passionate about training them to their fullest potential? Do you have a background in sales? If so, we are looking for you! Total Dog Vegas is looking to hire professional trainers and sales representatives. Please submit your resume with contact information.

Responsibilities for Professional Dog Trainer

Create a training plan for the dog
Teach commands to the dog and owner's
Be patient with a stubborn dog
Teach owner's about dog behavior
Understand an owner's needs
Ability to handle an aggressive dog
Work with the owner to teach them about their dog
Teach owner's how to reinforce good behavior
Listen to dog owner's concerns
Conduct sales consultations with potential clients
Proactively generate sales leads
Applicant must be willing to take 1-2 training dogs into his or her home

Qualifications for Professional Dog Trainer

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Knowledge of dog commands
Knowledge of different dog breeds
History of dog ownership
Ability to communicate effectively with clients
Ability to create a plan of action for owners
Ability to work well with dogs

Preferred (not mandatory) Qualifications

Dog training certification
Prior sales experience

Salary:

$20,000 – $50,000

Education:

Associates or Bachelor's (Preferred)

License:

Driver's License (Required)

Dependable Vehicle (Required)

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

Application Question:

Have you visited our website to become familiar with our training methods and learn more about our company? (www.TotalDog.com)

Additional Compensation:

Bonuses for generating qualified sales leads
Other forms

Work Location:

Multiple locations

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time

Pay:

$20,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

Bonus pay

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Location:

Las Vegas, NV (Required)

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

Work Location:

Multiple locations

On the road

Company's Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/TotalDogVegas/

Work Remotely:

No

Kennel Technician / TD Specialist

Job details

Job Type

Full-time

Shifts

Morning (Preferred)
Mid-Day (Preferred)
Evening (Preferred)
Overnight (Preferred)

Experience:

Pet Care, 1 year (Preferred)
Dog Handling, 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Location:

Las Vegas, NV 89131 (Preferred)

License:

State (Preferred)

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

Working Days:

Monday (Preferred)
Tuesday (Preferred)
Wednesday (Preferred)
Thursday (Preferred)
Friday (Preferred)
Saturday (Preferred)
Sunday (Preferred)

Full Job Description

Welcome to the Total Dog Team! Total Dog Vegas is the leading dog training business in the Las Vegas area. Our trainers are the best of the best, from former military certified dog training professionals to Sea World animal behaviorist. The Total Dog Team has a combined experience of over 60 years. We are happy to announce the opening of the Total Dog Pet Resort! The Total Dog Pet Resort will offer dog owners the luxury of boarding, grooming, training, and daycare services all in one place. If you are excited to be part of a winning team and want to have room for unlimited growth potential, Total Dog Pet Resort is a perfect place. You will be excited to be a part of our amazing team!

Check us Out!

www.TotalDog.com
https://www.facebook.com/TotalDogVegas/

As Part of the Family:

As part of the family, you can relax. We will take care of the hard stuff so you can do what you love!

Full-time team members, we help you invest in you! Health benefits, Dental, Vision, Disability, and 401K
Take care of you when you are sick or need a break; Paid Sick Time/Vacation
Just show up to work, we provide all the gear!
And we give you room to grow!

Position:

Do you love dogs as much as we do and are passionate about their well-being? If so, we are looking for you! Total Dog is looking to fill seven, (7), TD Specialist positions who can be the wizard behind the curtain of the Total Dog Team. The TD Specialist are responsible for all dogs 100% of the time when in the facility. The TD Specialist do the feeding and giving potty breaks to our guests. Any dogs that may need medication will see the TD Specialist to deliver what has been prescribed by a licensed veterinarian. TD Specialist will also be is responsible for direct interaction and play with all daycare attendees. Did you think it was all work and no play? Not, here! Play comes with the job! You get to give the dogs as many belly rubs and tennis ball tosses as you can handle, while maintain positive supervision over all daycare guest. While play is encouraged, safety is our number one concern. The TD Specialist must always be aware of the dog’s body language and keep all the dogs safe. All our boarding guest will be receiving their nighttime cuddles from the evening/overnight TD Specialist. The overnight shift will be our guardian of the night, our “watch dog”. While our boarding guest dream away, our TD Specialist will do routine cleaning of play areas and floors. This job is composed of a variety of different tasks that are covered by operational guidelines. Most questions are directed to either the Kennel Supervisor or the Pet Resort Manager. You are responsible for the welfare of all dogs within the department, so give them a hug and make their tail wag!

Essential Job Functions Include but Are Not Limited To:

The TD Specialist must be able to consistently perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to work as part of a team and a moving system
Must be comfortable with dogs, all breeds, all sizes
Be patient with a stubborn dog
Ability to handle an aggressive dog
- Masters the 123PetCare System (will train)
- Able to multitask and have initiative
- Punctual and accessible
- Able to communicate respectfully and effectively
- Secondary Check in and Check out
- Secondary scheduling: grooming, boarding, daycare, and training appointments
- Maintain a professional appearance
- Be attentive to client and pet needs
Proper and polite phone/in person etiquette
Greet every client with a smile
Provide courteous and time efficient service to all clients
Available to work weekends, Holidays, overnight Shift available
Feeding all boarded/daycare guest
Dispense prescribed medication
Potty Breaks/Walks
Supervise all dogs in daycare
End of day cleaning/daycare cleaning
Does a deep clean of play areas, floors, walls, and all surfaces
Cleaning kennels/accidents
Security of facility
Move dogs and merchandise 10-65+ pounds
Letting dogs out for play time (outdoor/indoor)
Provide courteous and time efficient service to all clients
Ensure Total Dog standards are always upheld
Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with emphasis on company interests
Always ensure the safety and well-being of each dog’s interest and welfare
Adhere to all Policies and Procedures.
Effectively document any incidents

Work Environment:

Most of your job duties are conducted indoors in the pet resort, occasionally you may be required to go outdoors for outdoor play. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting, and standing for long periods of time. Much of your time will be spent with direct contact with the Total Dog team members and surrounded by dogs! The receptionist will handle in intake and out take of the dogs but there will be situations where the Owners will want to speak with you directly. The work environment can be noisy and wet.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

A qualified applicant to this position will demonstrate knowledge and love of dogs! A high school diploma or its equivalent (GED) is preferred but not required, please send us your resume!

License:

Driver’s License (Required)
Dependable Vehicle (Required)

Shifts:

Full Time
PM
Overnight

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$9.00 – $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekends

Experience:

Pet Care: 1 year (Preferred)
Dog Handling: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Location:

Las Vegas, NV 89131 (Preferred)

License:

State (Preferred)

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

Shifts:

Morning (Preferred)
Mid-Day (Preferred)
Evening (Preferred)
Overnight (Preferred)

Working Days:

Monday (Preferred)
Tuesday (Preferred)
Wednesday (Preferred)
Thursday (Preferred)
Friday (Preferred)
Saturday (Preferred)
Sunday (Preferred)

Work Location:

One location

Work Remotely:

No

Will Templet

Will is originally from South Louisiana and joined the United States Air Force after high school and served seven years as a jet engine mechanic on F15 aircraft. After that he working in the aerospace industry for defense contractors, including 13 years working for NASA on the space shuttle program.

In 2020 Will moved to Las Vegas and began an internship program with Total Dog! Vegas. Will helps with the daily training of all our board & train dogs and was recently promoted to be our Kennel Manager.

Ty Staley

Tyler (Ty) Staley is Total Dog Vegas’ Director of Operations. Ty is responsible for Total Dog Vegas’ client relations, business management, trainer support, and business development. Ty has over twenty years of business experience starting as a young adult. Ty has been working at Total Dog Vegas since the beginning of 2020. Ty is a professional who cares about all of Total Dog’s clients and employees.

Ty has had a respect for dogs since he was a young child. Ty has always enjoyed learning about wolves and later learned how connected dogs are to them. Ty ended up getting a wolf mix of his own when he was seventeen named ‘Willie”. Ty appreciates the strength and athletic abilities of dogs. Ty currently owns a Presa Canario that weighs 120 pounds at ten months old. Ty enjoys the bond that can be built between dogs and humans. He takes their training and care to heart.

Justin Kitts

Justin Kitts has always loved dogs. So it’s no surprise that Justin-the-kid, who was always fascinated with animals—from iguanas, to birds, to the ocean-dwelling creatures he studied at the Mystic Aquarium as a high-school student volunteer—would grow up to make that passion his life’s work.

With 15 years of professional dog-handling under his belt, Justin has trained more than 1,000 dogs across the country. His experience runs the gamut of dog breeds, canine personalities, and behavioral problems. There’s no dog too big or too small, too young or too senior. Justin has trained working police dogs and hunting dogs (like German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois), to a range of puppies and older house dogs (like a 5-pound Chihuahua and a 150-pound Mastiff giant).

Justin’s professional work with dogs and his military service has, on occasion, put him in the national spotlight. You might’ve seen him on a recent episode of A&E’s hit show “Wahlburgers,” or read about his combat deployment with K-9 partner Dyngo in Smithsonian magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times best-selling book War Dogs.

It was right after high-school graduation that Justin made the decision to serve his country and enlist in the Air Force. During his 18-year career in the military, 11 of those years have been devoted to military working dogs to include six K-9 partners and three deployments. After returning from their combat deployment in Afghanistan in 2011, Justin and MWD Dyngo were awarded the Bronze Star. In 2012, he was a lead instructor at a highly specialized and intensive pre-deployment training course at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona where he prepared dog teams from all military branches for their upcoming combat deployments. He’s also served on POTUS protection details for presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump. In addition to his military (and police) experience with dual-purpose detection dogs, Justin has also been training dogs privately since 2012 in personal protection and patrol work.

Expertise

Fellow dog handlers and former clients have often observed that Justin’s connection to dogs is unique—that he has an innate ability to communicate with them. He understands dogs and they respond to him with ease. Through his quiet, confident manner and practiced patience, Justin refines his dog-training approach with each and every dog he trains.

In addition to his years of experience as a military dog handler, Justin is a graduate of Animal Behavior College. Through the merging of his professional, military, and private training experience, Justin has honed not only his skilled methods for evaluating individual dogs and their behavioral issues—leash pulling, jumping, barking, and potty issues—but his approach to resolving them.

Justin’s breadth of knowledge and experience includes Puppy Training, Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience behavior modification, aggression rehabilitation, Detection, and Protection.

Personal Mission Statement / Philosophy:

At Total Dog! Vegas, we operate under the philosophy that there are no “bad” dogs. All dogs have potential if you give them the right chance.

We also believe that dogs are individuals and as such there is no one cookie-cutter method to dog training that fits every single animal.

Melissa Kitts

Melissa Kitts is co-owner and executive assistant at Total Dog Vegas. Melissa has over ten years of customer service experience as well as an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. Melissa is responsible for the daily interaction with potential, current, and future Total Dog Vegas clients. Melissa is in charge of scheduling all training appointments and making sure Total Dog is giving their clients the best service available. Melissa is also Total Dog Vegas’ professional photographer and snaps photographs of all our clients dogs at the monthly Out and Abouts.

When you call Total Dog you will always be greeted by Melissa’s cheerful voice. She takes customer satisfaction very seriously and wants what is best for the client. Melissa’s professionalism is out of this world! You will not be disappointed when you call to set up your free in-home consultation.

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Executive Assistant

Kennel Technician / TD Specialist

Dog Training Specialist

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